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6.2 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR191359mUnited States of America

The Deerslayer

Synopsis

Wah-Ta-Wah, or Hist, the lady-love of Chingachgook, a Delaware chief, has been captured by the warlike Hurons. Chingachgook asks the aid of Deerslayer, a white man brought up among the Indians, in rescuing her, and. the two men arrange to meet at Lake Otsego, then called Glimmerglass. Deerslayer sets out for the meeting place, accompanied by Hurry Harry March, a trapper, who acts as his guide.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 6, 1913

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hal Reid, Laurence Trimble
Screenplay & Story
Eugene Mullin
Original Title
The Deerslayer
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
59m
Production Studios
Vitagraph Company of America

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hal Reid, Laurence Trimble

Screenplay & Story

Eugene Mullin, Hal Reid, James Fenimore Cooper

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:James Fenimore Cooper

Department Leadership Roster

Hal Reid

Hal Reid

Director

Hal Reid

Hal Reid

Writer

Laurence Trimble

Director

Eugene Mullin

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Deerslayer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deerslayer

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Deerslayer about?

Wah-Ta-Wah, or Hist, the lady-love of Chingachgook, a Delaware chief, has been captured by the warlike Hurons. Chingachgook asks the aid of Deerslayer, a white man brought up among the Indians, in rescuing her, and. the two men arrange to meet at Lake Otsego, then called Glimmerglass. Deerslayer sets out for the meeting place, accompanied by Hurry Harry March, a trapper, who acts as his guide.

Who directed The Deerslayer?

The Deerslayer was directed by Hal Reid, Laurence Trimble.

Who stars in The Deerslayer?

The principal cast of The Deerslayer includes Harry T. Morey, Wallace Reid, Ethel Dunn, Hal Reid, Edward Thomas.

When was The Deerslayer released and how long is it?

The Deerslayer was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 59m.

Is The Deerslayer based on a book or true story?

The Deerslayer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Fenimore Cooper".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deerslayer?

The Deerslayer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).